Multigrain chips

Multigrain extruded chips have gained significant market share as healthier and tasty alternatives to regular potato chips or corn chips. The Clextral R&D Center in Tampa (Florida) has been a leading developer of complete systems for the production of these new-generation chips which are rich in whole grains and fiber and low in fat (average fat content of 20%, compared to 30% in expanded snacks and 40% in traditional chip).

A healthy alternative to a great classical snack

Clextral twin-screw extrusion systems can produce a wide variety of attractive shapes (wavy, square, triangular, scoop-shaped for dips, …), textures (crispy or crunchy) and flavors and can contain visible inclusions. Recipes typically include 50% or more whole grains, made from corn, wheat, rice, barley, rye or oats. Multigrain chips can also have a home-made or hand-made look and feel and can be seasoned to cater to local or exotic tastes.

Clextral twin-screw processing expertise

Clextral’s twin-screw cooker extruders, at the core of each multigrain chip processing system, offer the following advantages:

Production of various shapes and sizes, from wafer-thin crisps toscoop-shaped crunchy chips suitable for dipping

Multiple flavors and colors

PLC control of production to ensure optimized process parameters for each recipe

Intensified processing to reduce water and energy consumption

Clextral provides its clients with a full range of services to create, test and simulate production of new innovative multigrain chips. Clextral has experts on all continents and state-of-the-art laboratories in France and in the US to turn good ideas into profitable products.